# The Mauritanian (2021)

> A Mauritanian detainee and two determined lawyers confront the machinery of post-9/11 state power in a tense fight for justice and human dignity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/453557

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Kevin Macdonald
- Cast: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Shailene Woodley, Zachary Levi, Langley Kirkwood, Saamer Usmani, Corey Johnson
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4761112/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: tense, somber, compassionate, serious movie night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of resilience and the fight for justice in the face of overwhelming odds.

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